Fatty Acids Bloodspot Test

Fatty Acids are important for our mental and physical health in a variety ways, including neurotransmitter production and function, heart health, immunity, inflammation, energy production, nervous system health, and gastrointestinal health to name a few.

Screening your levels with a fatty acids test can help you identify whether they play a role in your chronic health condition or to prevent future issues related to imbalances in this nutrient.

Deficiencies or imbalances in fatty acids often manifest as addiction, depression, arthritis, migraines, heart disease, fatigue as well as many others. The brain is made of approximately 2/3 fat. Healthy brain function is dependent on having sufficient levels of fat.

However, the types and ratio of fatty acids is of even more importance. There are good fats and bad fats. The bad fat is called trans fats and the good fats are called Omega-3s and Omega-6s, but too much of a good thing isn't a good either.

Trans fats should be avoided completely, but Omega-3s and Omega-6s need to be present in a healthy ratio. For example, adequate levels of Omega-3 will reduce inflammation, however, too much Omega-3 can actually suppress the immune system. Too much Omega-6 and not enough Omega-3 can lead to heart disease. Supplementing with too many fatty acids without adequate antioxidants can lead to high levels of oxidative stress.

How to Get the Fatty Acids Bloodspot Test

This is a simple test kit that can be performed in the privacy of your own home with a finger prick and mailed back to the lab in the prepaid Fedex mailer provided. No trips to the doctor or lab are necessary. It's convenient, economical and easy.

Your test is performed by the Metametrix lab, one of the most trusted and innovative pioneers in the field of functional medicine testing, utilized by practitioners of all kinds throughout the world for over 25 years.